What about Tianjin, the only cucumber research institute in China?

How many people rush to a city because of a song? To the end of Yulin Road? Singing this song in my mouth, I yearn for this city in my heart. You know the small town in the south, but you don't know that there is such a city on the plain in the north. The bustling atmosphere brought by the former concession and the artistic atmosphere of combining Chinese and western cultures run through the Haihe River in the city, starting with a pancake fruit in the morning and spending the evening in a teahouse crosstalk. Today, I will share with you the stories of those trips to Tianjin.

Tianjin, a modern city, whether you come to Tianjin by high-speed rail, bus or plane, the first thing you will see is definitely tall buildings, or neat streets, sloping roads and rotating bridges, which suddenly make people see the tolerance of this small town, such as Tianjin men smiling and telling jokes, smiling at distant people and smiling at distant guests. Holding a coin-shaped subway ticket, I sat on the subway that was not very crowded. Occasionally, there are a few energetic aunts in the car, wearing colorful clothes, perm their hair in a bun, pull the food I just bought, and chat with my young sisters about their parents' shortcomings. When it comes to happiness, they will laugh loudly.

Tianjin? It is the only cucumber research institute in China. The Institute has established a scientifically managed stable breeding base of 10,000 mu, and has successively bred more than 30 cucumber varieties such as Jin Yan, Jinza, Jinchun, Jinlv and Jinyou series, and won more than 20 scientific and technological awards such as the second prize of national invention and the second prize of national scientific and technological progress. 1995 "Research and Extension Center for New Cucumber Varieties" was established with the approval of the former State Science and Technology Commission. 1999 was rated as one of the top ten typical advanced units in Tianjin. All technologies have been in the leading position in China and reached the international advanced level. The coverage of the above-mentioned excellent varieties in the whole country accounts for 80%, which has upgraded the cucumber varieties in China and exported them to Bangladesh, Thailand, India and other countries.

Tianjin has left many styles of architecture, such as Zhang Xueliang's former residence, a small building, quietly watching everything in the city on the busy street, the style of combining Chinese and European styles, sculpture fountains, old pianos, old clocks and watches, small balconies, and those exquisite objects, which have been restored in the room as before, as if it were conceivable that a long time ago, in the ballroom on the third floor, those people in history books danced with the accompaniment of record players. For example, those old churches, standing at the crossroads, are out of place and fit in wonderfully with the temperament of the city. Countless old buildings are the imprint of time, beer barrels on Italian-style streets and old sculptures on Fifth Avenue are fascinating.

There are many snacks in Tianjin, and many people just want to eat them. Pancake fruit is a mystery. Most people only know its name, but they can't taste the real taste. They got up early and waited for the breakfast stall in the old street. It may be small, but it's delicious enough. The prestigious Goubuli steamed stuffed bun, fried cake with ears, big twist on 18th Street and ripe pear crisp are all clustered in the block of Fifth Avenue. There are long queues here and there, and many tourists don't know which one is good at all. Or go to a restaurant, order a crab, or have a sweet tofu, dazzling, you won't run away because you are hungry.

The rivers in Tianjin bring a leisurely atmosphere to the city. The urban area is separated by a river with sidewalks on both sides. During the tourist season, many people walk on these roads and bridges connecting the two sides. In the off-season, there are always fishermen sitting on the shore, with a small bench and a fishing rod, quietly waiting for the fish to bite, even if the winter wind is cool. I went to Tianjin several times and enjoyed it very much. I am walking by the river. The wind in spring is very fragrant and there are many tourists. There are stalls selling basketball, darts and balloons by the river. They are like people who came back from the temple fair. They didn't shout, just looked at the tourists and walked by in twos and threes. A group of tourists boarded the boat, the splash from the bottom of the boat, and several boats running at high speed along the river, which formed a sharp contrast with the people walking along the river.

The night in Tianjin is fantastic, and the city is particularly good at using light and shadow changes. This should start from the eye of Tianjin. As night falls, lights line up on the vertical and horizontal bridges. Rotating Ferris wheel, if you choose a place where you can see the Ferris wheel, you will have the night that others look up to, but there is no complicated whistle in the traffic. The slowly flowing river of light is dizzy over the city, and the black of the sky seems to be held up in the air by this light.

Walking through the city of Tianjin, from morning till night, from east to west, from flower sea to seaside, from campus to museum, from shopping mall to park, and then sitting on the Ferris wheel, watching the sunset, leaving pink clouds, gave the painting a poetic name, an unpretentious town, an approachable town, a town that has tasted all kinds of human tastes and still loves human fireworks, and tolerated everyone who came to him.

In my opinion, every city has its own charm. It may be small, but it is full of charm. It may not be so modern, but its quaint and hurried pace can't feel the breath of the city. A photo of a tourist with two fingers doesn't show the color of the city. Every city has its own rhythm, just like people walking. Some people are subtle, others are bold, but step by step, follow their hearts. Because of a song, you may fall in love with a city, and because of a city, you may fall in love with someone. May you listen to your inner voice during your trip, wash away the lead and come back as a teenager.